Understanding Current and Circuits

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What is the direction of conventional current flow?

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From positive to negative terminal.

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How do electrons flow in a circuit?

Back

Electrons flow from the negative terminal to the positive terminal in a circuit.

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What is a key characteristic of a series circuit?

Back

The current is the same through all components.

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In a parallel circuit, how does the voltage across each branch compare?

Back

The voltage across each branch is the same.

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What happens to the total resistance in a series circuit when more resistors are added?

Back

The total resistance increases.

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How does current behave in a parallel circuit with multiple paths?

Back

Current divides among multiple paths in a parallel circuit.

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What is the role of a battery in a circuit?

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The role of a battery in a circuit is to supply electrical energy.

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How can you represent a circuit diagrammatically?

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Use standardized symbols and connect them with lines to represent electrical connections.

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What is the effect of adding a resistor in series on the total current?

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The total current decreases.

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In a parallel circuit, what happens to the total current as more branches are added?

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The total current increases as more branches are added.